Please join us on January 28, 2026, from 12-1 p.m. for our proposal conference for the new Request for Applications (RFA) aimed at assisting both public and private building owners in complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). This combined RFA offers four funding sources that can potentially cover the cost associated with some CBPS requirements. The available funding sources are:
- Clean Building Performance Grants ($4.8 million)
- Energy Audits for Public Buildings ($12.2 million)
- Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grants ($10.6 million)
- State Project Improvement Grants ($4.8 million)
This combined RFA format provides a single application process for building owners to apply for any or all four programs. The application mostly asks for short, factual responses instead of long written explanations. This reduces the paperwork burden for building owners applying for funding provided by the Washington State Legislature.
Most of the funding for these RFA programs comes from the Climate Commitment Act. This includes all Clean Buildings Performance Grants, all Energy Audits for Public Buildings, and $10 million of the Energy Retrofit Grants. An additional $1 million for Energy Retrofit Grants, along with all state project Improvement grants, is funded through the state building construction account.
Key dates
- Performance period: Through June 30, 2027
- Register for Preproposal Conference 2 on Jan. 28, 2026, 12-1 p.m.
- Question and answer period closes: Feb. 18, 2026
- Applications due: March 4, 2025, at 3 p.m.
Please email CBPSGrants@commerce.wa.gov with questions regarding this RFA or review the Q&A document (PDF). Visit the RFA webpage for more information.